Ulster v Connacht

[Big-al]

Nice theory Dave.

To change the subject, but only very slightly, where do you lot get your armchairs from?

I’ve heard Whytes of Crossgar is very good?

[justinr73]

Billy Burns is one of the best outhalves Dan has ever worked with.

Time both of the fecked off.

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+100.

This team is going no-where with Burns at 10. He is really, really poor as a 1st choice 10. McFarland swears by him and so, he should try and look for a new job.

I don’t think many will hold him back.

If we had (or select) a 10 who could find the corner from outside the 22, Stewart would not be too far behind Erling Haaland.

[big mervyn]

I discovered today that I'm 52% Lionel maybe I should be moving on

[Dave]

Nice theory Dave.

To change the subject, but only very slightly, where do you lot get your armchairs from?

I’ve heard Whytes of Crossgar is very good?

I could not afford that. Besides, why would I need one streaming on my laptop in my parents basement?

Thank you for your amazing support of Ulster home and away.

[Dave]

So the recriminations begin. I’ve never believed the hype I’ve read on this forum over many years about how Ulster should be competing for silverware each year - we rarely have a team that’s good enough, but our delusions persist. Anyone remember us having the best threequarter line in Europe ? Or the player who could be one of the top three in the world (if only he could run a lot faster, kick the ball better, catch it etc) ?
IMHO it would be more realistic to expect Ulster to finish in somewhere between 3rd and 6th position. We do not have the players; we do not have a player of definite international standard, though several who come close. One thing we should expect is more aggression and competitive spirit, especially among the backs who frequently seem to be boys against men. I suspect too many players have it too easy.
I’ll continue watching Ulster (yes on Viaplay) and hoping for the best but not rubbishing the whole club when we finish mid table.

Where are these posts about Ulster winning silverware? The brill brigade are a menace.

[BR]

Can’t help thinking that a couple of you are glad we lost.

And watching on the tele no doubt.

You really want to try play this card tonight?

Yeah, have a whinge when you have a bit of skin in the game by all means.

What does an UR season cost you?

A subscription to Viaplay?

And I bet you cancel that during the summer…

But we are Ulstermen, born and bred. We have skin, blood and generations of DNA in the game.

Now if we were blow-ins, just off the plane at the harbour, then maybe it would be appropriate for us to hold our whisht.

[justinr73]

Can’t help thinking that a couple of you are glad we lost.

And watching on the tele no doubt.

You really want to try play this card tonight?

Yeah, have a whinge when you have a bit of skin in the game by all means.

What does an UR season cost you?

A subscription to Viaplay?

And I bet you cancel that during the summer…

But we are Ulstermen, born and bred. We have skin, blood and generations of DNA in the game.

Now if we were blow-ins, just off the plane at the harbour, then maybe it would be appropriate for us to hold our whisht.

[Dave]

Plenty of spit too.

[UlsterNo9]

When is the last time we've been beaten at Ravenhill by all three of the other provinces in the same season?

Maybe when Connacht won in the early 60s?

I suppose could only have happened in the pro era as home and away in the same season wasn't a thing in the amateur era. Still not a nice piece of trivia to now hold.

Dan McFarland easily the worst record as an Ulster coach in the pro era versus Connacht, played 12 won 6 lost 6. 3 of those defeats at Ravenhill.

[BR]

When is the last time we've been beaten at Ravenhill by all three of the other provinces in the same season?

Maybe when Connacht won in the early 60s?

Don't mind there being H&A fixtures in the 60s

[UlsterNo9]

We're as one dimensional as Connacht.

Our game plan is simple. With a blunt attack we play around the half way line back and forth back and forth. We live in hope the other team infringes. When they do we kick to the corner and maul try.
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I disagree - when we get a penalty, we give it to Burns to kick to the 22 at best. Maul goes a few yards, and our 2 breaks off and tries to fall over the line, only to discover he's still 15m short.

I stand corrected and helped

[BR]

When is the last time we've been beaten at Ravenhill by all three of the other provinces in the same season?

Maybe when Connacht won in the early 60s?

I suppose could only have happened in the pro era as home and away in the same season wasn't a thing in the amateur era. Still not a nice piece of trivia to now hold.

Dan McFarland easily the worst record as an Ulster coach in the pro era versus Connacht, played 12 won 6 lost 6. 3 of those defeats at Ravenhill.

And we were worried about the touch judge being a former Connacht player!

[UlsterNo9]

I discovered today that I'm 52% Lionel maybe I should be moving on

So sorry to here this, puts the rugby into perspective.

[CIMANFOREVER]

I discovered today that I'm 52% Lionel maybe I should be moving on

So sorry to here this, puts the rugby into perspective.

There's always someone worse off than yourself...

[CIMANFOREVER]

On a positive note, Greg McWilliams is now free. Should fit right in with this squad